Hillside First School is looking for a Class Teacher to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (M1-M6).
This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:}
It is offered on a Permanent basis .
Approximate start date 01/09/2026.
We are seeking an exceptional teacher who will champion every child, bring energy, warmth and commitment to the role, and help ensure that all children thrive in a nurturing, ambitious, and child-centred environment.
At Hillside First School, our motto is “Children at the heart of everything we do”, and we are looking for someone who shares this belief wholeheartedly. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations, a passion for learning, and a commitment to helping every child achieve their very best.
We are looking for an individual who is:
* a confident and effective classroom teacher
* committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all children
* enthusiastic, imaginative and reflective
* skilled at building positive relationships with children, staff, parents and local school committee members
* an effective team member with a good sense of humour
* committed to continuous professional development
* dedicated to a child-centred ethos
* passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment
* able to inspire, motivate and challenge learners
* able to promote high standards of behaviour and a positive learning environment
We can offer you:
* children who are keen to learn
* a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team
* an environment where children flourish
* the opportunity to work in a school where children are truly at the heart of everything we do
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please arrange these through the school office.
Closing date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact Debbie Tarrant on 01202 822737 or by emailing
About our School
Nestled in Verwood, Dorset, Hillside First School invites candidates to join our successful team. With 211 pupils, our well-equipped school offers an enriching learning environment, including a spacious outdoor area.
At Hillside, we pride ourselves on a close-knit staff and strong community support. Our children are eager learners, displaying excellent behaviour and enthusiasm to learn. Embracing the values of respect, ambition, and perseverance, we adhere to the ethos of placing children at the heart of everything we do.
Join Hillside for a community fostering collaboration, innovation, and dedication to nurturing successful outcomes for our children. If you are passionate about education, we encourage you to apply for our teaching position. Join a school where every day is an opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation.